Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Gene Thompson goes to deciding what the company's next steps are, rather than implementing them.

Also: Cherry Creek, Guaranteed Rate, Plaza Home, RoundPoint, Sprout, Waterstone, Incenter Appraisal Management add new faces to their rosters.

As consumers search for homebuying advantages, local lenders discuss the 12 metro areas where it’s more affordable to purchase a property rather than rent a comparable house, according to Realtor.com data.

Also, Reggora signs former Ellie Mae CEO Jonathan Corr to its board while Plaza Home Lending, Mortgage Network and Boston National Title name new staffers, leadership changes

Also: delinquencies set new record, Fed's Powell supports CRA for nonbanks and dispute over New Residential default servicers resolved.

While the first quarter is typically the weakest period for the title business, the sector benefited from strong refinance volumes that were driven by low interest rates.

Also, Roostify names new CTO, Elite Digital gets a new partner, and Mortgage Contracting announces leadership changes.

Remote workers looking across the country for an inexpensive house have a wide net to cast, but a few important socioeconomic factors can narrow the search.

Also: Freddie Mac CEO suddenly resigns, while Sheila Bair becomes chair of Fannie Mae's board.

Meanwhile, October home sales are the strongest of 2020 and homebuilders pick up the pace.